Description
Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Eldorado’ is a striking ornamental grass known for its vibrant golden-yellow variegated foliage that adds year-round visual interest to gardens and landscapes. This hybrid grass, a cross involving Calamagrostis acutiflora, features upright, clump-forming growth with tall, slender stems topped by feathery flower plumes that emerge in early summer and persist into fall, providing texture and movement. ‘Eldorado’ is prized for its drought tolerance, adaptability to a wide range of soil types, and low maintenance requirements, making it a favorite for borders, mass plantings, and naturalistic landscapes. Its bright foliage intensifies in color with ample sunlight, enhancing its ornamental appeal. Originating from breeding efforts aimed at enhancing ornamental traits such as variegation and compact habit, ‘Eldorado’ has been recognized by horticultural groups for its garden performance and year-round interest. This cultivar adds a unique golden accent to perennial gardens and is valued for both its aesthetic qualities and ecological benefits, including erosion control and habitat provision.